In most cases, Top Barcodes would recommend the use of a standard EAN-13 barcode over an EAN-8 barcode. This is because EAN-8 is not compatible with UPC-E symbology and there is no defined method for conversions between EAN-13 and EAN-8. This makes the EAN-8 barcoding solution less flexible and adaptable than its comparative counterparts.
If you need a barcoding solution that allows you to classify and identify retail products while taking up as little space as possible, EAN-8 is the right option for you. Alternatively, consider the EAN-13 alternative. It is possible to add a two-digit or five-digit extension to an EAN-8 barcode, but it is more effective to use the standard EAN-13.
Need advice on or assistance with our EAN-8 barcoding solutions? Call Top Barcodes on +44 (0) 1489 505075 and speak with a highly experienced technical support operative today.
Product details
Barcode Singles 1D
Barcode Singles is a comprehensive collection of barcode fonts and Utilities that allow users to create and print their own barcodes from within Windows and are available to be purchased and licenced across many combinations of environments.
- Produce variable barcodes from within Windows applications
- Automatic error checking and encoding
- Fully integrated into Microsoft Office
- Add-in for MS Word, MS Excel
- Extended Excel Functions
- DLL for own developments (MS Access, .NET, VB, C#, etc)
- Graphics Image Generation
- Batch File Conversions
- Easy component MSI installs ready for use simply in minutes
- Licencing: User, Server & Enterprise for all situations
Example Uses of Barcode Fonts
- Packaging
- Marketing material / Coupons
- Document Tracking
- Warehouse / Stock control
- Labels
- Database Records
Advantages of Barcode Fonts
- Fonts are Fully Scalable, with Human readable text options
- Create as many as you require
- Easy to insert or integrate where required